Champion of the Walmart Shelf! SuperTech vs QuakerState vs Valvoline

[Deleted member 89374]

Kirkland motor oil ships in nicer packaging, as in "more grownup," than the other two and comes with elegant labeling.

It is also priced lower.

Lastly, and somewhat important, Kirkland doesn't have to endure a goofy name like "SuperTech", which sounds like a low-end Taiwanese PC motherboard manufacturer from the mid 90s like "Acorp" or "Super Flower".

 

[nascarnation]

SuperTech and Kirkland both made by Warren...

Understood. But I get more respect from my neighbors when they see me putting in Costco oil vs. WalMart.

 

[OVERKILL]

Kirkland motor oil ships in nicer packaging, as in "more grownup," than the other two and comes with elegant labeling.

It is also priced lower.

Lastly, and somewhat important, Kirkland doesn't have to endure a goofy name like "SuperTech", which sounds like a low-end Taiwanese PC motherboard manufacturer from the mid 90s like "Acorp" or "Super Flower".

"PC Chips" was the quintessential "cheap of the cheap" garbage from that era, lol.

 

[Danh]

All 3 have cheaper versions and all are priced about the same.

Valvoline says this about their advanced version...the last part about "American made". Which oils are not made in America?
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Ahh, but no longer American-owned.

 

[walterjay]

That’s a hard decision between Quaker State or Valvoline. But I hate that Valvoline took away the easy pour spout so I’d probably guess Quaker State. I don’t like to use store brand oil so I don’t want to pick the SuperTech. I just purchased 6 quarts of the Quaker State 5W20 for my Escape next oil change they are always out of Valvoline and Castrol so I had read good things about that and bought some.

I like Quaker State. With your leaning toward older vehicles it surprises me that you go with 20 wt oil.

 

[AutoMechanic]

I like Quaker State. With your leaning toward older vehicles it surprises me that you go with 20 wt oil.

The Escape specs 5W-20. So in that case I go with 20. I like to run what’s spec for the vehicle. I have ran off spec in a few cars it didn’t hurt anything but I didn’t like doing it.

 

[twelve]

I need 6 quarts so I go with the havoline pro-ds box. Even with the recent price increase I still come out better with the $30 buck box versus buying a 5qt jug and 1 1qt bottle. And it pours so nicely out of the box it's almost worth it just for that.

 

[PimTac]

That’s a hard decision between Quaker State or Valvoline. But I hate that Valvoline took away the easy pour spout so I’d probably guess Quaker State.

Looks like Quaker State uses the same spout design.

 

[Navi]

Everything sold under the Kirkland name is at least Good to Excellent quality. Costco is very good at making sure of this. They never just throw a label on something and let it in the store. Anything I bought Kirkland I was satisfied with the quality and just started using their shampoo. I fill up at their gas station and a lot of things in my household are Kirkland and I have no issues.

 

[PontiacHO]

Present these choices to automotive technicians at dealerships, fleets, or decent independent garages.
In my opinion the choice would be Valvoline.